Dear Freshman Me

Ive seen a lot of letters to me lately and I wanted to write one to my freshman self. My first days of college were pretty scary and I would have loved to give myself some advice.



Dear Freshman Ashlyn,

I know you're scared, and you really don't want to be here right now, but college will be the best years of your life. I promise.

I know you're worried about making friends, since you're actually kind of shy. You'll meet your best friend, just three days in. Yes I know you're doubting me, but it will really happen. She will pick you up during your worst days and make you laugh so hard you'll cry. She will let you sleep in her bed every weekend of school just so you can avoid a certain someone. You'll also meet your best guy friends that stick up for you and are always willing to help you out. You'll find lifelong friends that live right down the hall. Dorm life, although it REALLY sucks is where all your friendships will grow and multiply. So meet as many people as you can in your dorm and your friends' dorms.

School will be tough. There is no doubt about that, I'm sure you already have an idea. But don't be afraid to take a study break and hang out with friends. Please don't skip birthday dinners and movie nights just to study, you can't make those memories up. Don't be afraid to ask for help. I know you hate to give in and love to do things for yourself, but you don't know everything. The sooner you go and get hep the sooner you will understand. Your future self will be less critical if you can get A's in all those early classes. Sorry, but I'm still a little bitter.

Don't forget about your friends from home. I know you're ready to make new friends, but like the song, make new friends and keep the old. Sometimes the only people who understand the shock and awe of the latest Facebook post will be your high school bestie. Keep her close, keep all your friends from home close, you're in this big new world together and no one will no you better than them.

Be spontaneous. We've gotten better and better at trying new and crazy things, but I'm going to tell you now to be spontaneous. It's so much more fun that way :)

You're doing well, and I'm proud of you for making the decision to become a pharmacist. Your love for this profession will only continue to increase.

And believe it or not you will actually get a JOB.

Go get'em girl!